A Personal Note - Transitions
March 17, 2010
Dear Girls Inc Families and the Worcester Community:
It has been my privilege to serve as a leader of Girls Inc of Worcester for the past 17 months. As you may have seen in today’s newspaper, last week I gave the Board of Directors my notice of resignation effective June 30, 2010. The Board has committed to working together with me, the staff and the community to create a healthy and productive transition process. Please know that they remain very supportive of the programs and our girls.
My decision followed months of thoughtful reflection. So that...
April Vacation Week
Basketball Banquet
Basketball Banquet
Healthy Community Day
Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day - April 22
Girls Inc of Worcester is taking the lead this year to celebrate Take Our Daughters to Work Day on Thursday, April 22, during spring vacation. The day will start with a breakfast at Girls Inc with WPS Superintendent, Dr. Melinda Boone speaking on 1 Youth, 1 Dream, Tomorrow's Leaders. After breakfast about 20 or so young women will leave with adult mentors and spend the day shadowing them to learn more about being a firefighter, a State Senator, a program director and more...
The over 30 agencies in the Investing in Girls Alliance join Girls Inc in...
Junior League of Worcester Kid in the Kitchen
Girls Celebration Event 2010
For ninety-four years, Girls Incorporated of Worcester has provided a safe and enriching environment for thousands of children. During the summer months, Girls Inc. is committed to providing inner-city youth, who cannot afford the cost of summer camp, the opportunity to attend our quality programs offered at Camp Kinneywood, our 110-acre outdoor camp located in Worcester near the Holden Reservoir, and at Winthrop House, our in-town facility located at 125 Providence Street.
Leadership Conference
On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the GALS had their first Leadership Conference at UNUM Insurance Company. Twelve GALS and four future GALS attended the conference. The conference consisted of interviewing skills, etiquette and presentation, resume preparation and executive panel, and a working lunch. The conference was a big success for all who attended. The girls also participated in an essay contest titled “What have you learned during today’s conference and how will you apply this to your life?”. The winner of the essay contest was Precious Ansah. For her insightful thoughts on...